What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Page Clerk (Half Time) position at City of Appleton, WI?
The City of Appleton is seeking a Library Page Clerk - Regular Part Time. This is a non-exempt benefited position responsible for processing and preparing library materials for circulation. This position works 20 hours a week. Evening and weekend work is required. Work is supervised by a section assistant supervisor and the section supervisor.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Check in library materials from exception bin and check for missing pieces and damaged items
- Sort all formats of library materials from sorting bins onto carts
- Route/mail materials to owning or requesting libraries
- Print out patron information for reserves
- Respond to phone requests for materials in sorting area
- Put in order and reshelve materials that have been returned or used at the library
- Maintain proper and neat arrangements of library materials
- Prepare newspapers and periodicals for display and circulation
- Process new books
- Manage and respond to issues with automated materials handling conveyor system and RFID technology
- Maintains regular punctual and predictable attendance, works overtime and extra hours as required.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
- Extra Tasks - making labels, end signs, microfilm labels, etc.
- Special projects, sometimes involving working cooperatively with other library sections
- Answer questions or refer patrons to public service desk
- Tagging materials with RFID tags, troubleshooting and repairing problem tags
- Assist with processing books in technical services
Typical Qualifications
A high school diploma and or equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills:
- Knowledge of the Dewey decimal system
- Good organizational skills
- The ability to sort materials alphabetically and numerically quickly and accurately
- Knowledge of general library services and practices
- Tactful and courteous communication skills
- Ability to work as a team member, maintain effective relationships with coworkers
- Computer skills: soft reboot, keyboarding, blogging , utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and Outlook
- Ability to learn library's circulation software
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful and noisy environment
- Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions
- Ability to reach shelving within a height range of three inches to 75 inches, lift up to 30 pounds, pull and push heavy bins and push a loaded book cart (300 lbs.) on carpeting
- Ability to stand, bend, reach or walk for most of a work shift
- Ability to adapt to continually changing procedures and work environment
- Ability to work independently
Supplemental Information
COMPETENCIES
Customer Focus
Adaptability/Flexibility
Technical Skills
Communication
Positive Attitude
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Library clerk
Appleton -
Appleton, WI
Library Clerk
City of Appleton WI -
Appleton, WI
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